When Ignition Capital on-boards a new capital raise venture, the first step is founder/team psychometric analysis to assess execution suitability. Next, a proprietary 7 step invest-ability process is conducted which holds every element of the organization to a rigid framework of accountability. The team, roles, structure, assumptions, competitive & go-to-market strategies, roadmap, financial modeling, and exit are pragmatically validated under strict tolerances.

Raising capital is a delicate balance of track record, connection to fit-for-purpose capital sources, investable ventures, investable teams, and deep due diligence. Once the invest-ability assessment is complete, ICC utilizes the output data to create required collateral documentation and navigate the transaction through to closing; but it does not stop there. In fact, this is when the real work begins. The next raise begins the second the last one closes and every step is measured to support future credibility.

“Culture may win convincingly over strategy but without execution we are all dead in the water”. ~Dr. Simon Mills.
The reasons that people fail to implement strategic plans are many, but they boil down to one discernible element; accountability. Ignition Capital utilizes its proprietary Managerio™ software to deliver adherence to the plan in which the investment capital was deployed to achieve. Ignition Capital stays in the role of board advisor for a minimum of 24 months to mitigate investor risk.

The 7-Stage Operating System for Success

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER TAKEOFF

1: Invest-ability assessment: Being investable is so much more than just a good idea. Can the founders return capital and profit to investors? Financial model stress testing along with deep analysis of the GTM strategy is where the process begins.

2: Team capability mapping: Knowing where the friction will be, helps plan for success.

3: Collateral content creation: Streamlined communication takes real-time and skill to develop.

4: Data room build: Everything in one place with monitored interaction.

5: Capital raise execution: Preparation and opportunity.

6: Project oversight: Exactly what to do and when to do it is driven by our software.

7: Board advisory: Planning for the next raise while executing on the deliverables.

The Managerio™ project management system keeps the team on track and investment capital deployed according to expectations in service of capital-risk-mitigation.

Benefits of the execution focus

Innovators

Inventing the future is hard

Raising Capital

Requires the perfect storm of ~100+ elements. If you don't have +80% of them in place, you probably will not succeed

Investors

Investing in the future is hard

ROI

Engaging the highest level expertise at minimal upfront cost is an easy decision

Our People

Partner | Entrepreneur In Residence
Dr. Simon Mills

Partner | Finance Chair
Jacqueline Kapur

Managing Director | Corporate Liaison
Carl J. Haggerty

Advisor | Master Facilitator
Peter J. Fitzpatrick

Partner | Entrepreneur In Residence

Dr. Simon Mills

Dr. Mills is a serial entrepreneur and a founding partner at Ignition Capital. With a background in media, marketing, music, digital communication, advertising, software platform development, brand architecture, tech startups, enterprise software deployment, writing, web development, system design, graphic design, finance, and business, he is well suited to lead deal and capital procurement activities with Ignition Capital.

Partner | Finance Chair

Jacqueline Kapur

Jackie is a founding partner at Ignition Capital and a former CFO at a multi-billion-dollar, privately-held global firm based in New York. Through her 15-year corporate finance career, Jackie has a proven track record of formulating and executing strategies & budgets for both start-ups and established businesses. She is a thoughtful and experienced leader in finance, business development, operation, marketing, and HR across industries including information technology, news, research, data, financial services, and consumer products. Excellent communication and people skills with significant experience navigating C-level management through major strategic changes.

Advisor

Governor David A. Paterson

David Alexander Paterson is an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer’s term from March 2008 to the end of 2010. With his vast knowledge and track record of economics, governance, and leadership he serves as Ignition Captial’s most senior advisor.

Managing Director | Corporate Liaison

Carl J. Haggerty

Carl is a master of relationships and has an organic ability to put the right people together at the right table.

Board Advisor/Partner

Ed Lambert

Role and Experience:
Ed Lambert is a senior vice president at Bridge Bank with more than 30 years of experience in working with technology companies. He has worked with client companies at all stages of life, from early-state startup to IPO. Through his career, his client relationships have covered all aspects of technology, including such iconic companies as Cisco, Sybase, BioMarin, Atmel, CNET, Solar City and Pandora.

Outside Activities:
Ed currently serves on several advisory Boards, and is a Chevalier of the order of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem––a charitable organization founded in 1999. He participates in martial arts, enjoys skiing, is a big NASCAR fan, and in between it all is working on a book of poetry.

Education:
Ed holds a B.A. in history from UC Santa Cruz and an MBA in marketing from Santa Clara University.

Why Bridge Bank?
“Because Bridge is the only bank that offers two key combinations to their clients: 1) A virtual online banking system that works anywhere in the world there is Wi-Fi, backed up by a top-tier group of bankers who know you and are thus well able to help; 2) A commitment to relationships that begin with out of the box creativity addressing operational and credit banking needs and ends with the ability to provide solutions to most any issue that diverts our clients from focusing on growth. No other bank provides these kinds of services to clients at all stages of growth.”

Advisor | Master Facilitator

Peter J. Fitzpatrick

CEO and head of Ignition Institute’s executive Facultii™, Peter Fitzpatrick is second to none in terms of corporate experience and consulting track record. From his time as HR Head at AIG (US), Coles Myer (AU), Pacific Dunlop (AU), and London Stock Exchange (UK), to CEO of Gunderson Partners, Coghill Global, and more, Peter has been instrumental in delivering the highest level of performance at every tier of organisational development.

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